Paul Burrell has claimed that Prince Williams' wife Kate Middleton has a better quality of life than Diana had, thanks to sacrifices made by the late Princess of Wales.

The former royal butler, who served the beloved royal up until her death in 1997, explained: "Diana broke the mould. She did it for the daughter-in-law she would never meet. She changed the rules. So Kate has a lot to be thankful for, because Diana did it for her.

Burrell – who recently came out as gay and told how his former boss visits his dreams – also expressed a desire to meet the Duchess of Cambridge as feels he could help her further, but doesn't think William would allow it.

He explained: "William may not want me to tell her and keep me away from her."